This week . . . was more “simmer” rather than “boil.” Perhaps exhausted from the election, or bloated (perhaps tempered?) from the Thanksgiving break, the polarizers showed little imagination, or even much enthusiasm, with the finger pointing and name calling sounding rather generic and uninspired. I guess even hate takes a holiday now and then.
When reading these examples, check the above list and ask yourself: regardless of whether you agree or disagree, is this really advancing an intelligent resolution through the persuasive, rational arguments of advocacy…or simply fueling the fire of conflict through the divisive, emotional manipulations of polarization?
Here are just a few of the rather tired blue and red polarizing headlines from the past week.
Blue Headlines
Lying Republicans are topping their old Obamacare lies with their new pre-existing conditions lies
Republicans counting on willful ignorance of their base voters when it comes to health care
The Republican base is fine with racism and corruption. It’s up to the rest of us to stop it
The GOP is persecuting voters instead of protecting them
Republicans could have taken a moral stand against Trump’s racism. They didn’t—now they’re worried
The Republicans Betrayed Democracy, Walter Schaub Lists The Red Lines Crossed.
Red Headlines
LIES ARE ALL THEY’VE GOT: Activists, Democrats, and the Media Keep Smearing Betsy DeVos
Democrats Can No Longer Be Trusted
‘Progressives’ Are Really ‘Regressives’
Why I Remain Bullish on America — Despite the Unrelenting Negativism of the Left
Thanksgiving: Leftist Use of National Identity for Immigration Maximalism
